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V438 MMV

1999 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,371 mi
Last recorded93,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 MMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc's and pads worn

Fail 22 Jun 2012 93,371 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc's and pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,947 miles

center to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

off side front tyre inside edge close to limits

slight corrosion to both rear wheel aches.

slight corrosion to off side rear brake disc

slight uneven wear to off side front tyre on inside edge.

under body oil dampness

Fail 25 Jun 2011 89,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

center to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

off side front tyre inside edge close to limits

slight brake bind to off side front brake.

slight corrosion to both rear wheel aches.

slight corrosion to off side rear brake disc

slight uneven wear to off side front tyre on inside edge.

under body oil dampness

Fail 19 Jun 2010 83,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 19 Jun 2010 83,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 27 Jun 2009 78,920 miles

front washers just hitting screen.

slight cracking to off side rear tyre.

slight surface corrosion to both rear brake disc.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 74,075 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 69,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust tatty..

slight perishing to off side rear tyre.

slight surface corrosion to both rear brake disc.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,161 miles

rear exhaust tatty..

slight perishing to off side rear tyre.

slight surface corrosion to both rear brake disc.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 60,943 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 60,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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V438 MMV is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V438 MMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V438 MMV registered?

V438 MMV is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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